Prayer: Dear God, thank you for giving us the gift of Jesus and that we have a time to celebrate his birth. Amen.
Reading: Luke 2: 1-51 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: On this “Christmas in July” day, we remember our savior’s birth: Merry Christmas we all say when we remember Jesus’ birthday! All wrapped up in swaddling clothes in a manger he will go Never think it was an easy journey for Joseph and his wife, Mary Getting there took days and nights Even staying in an inn was almost impossible Remember Jesus on December 25th and remember he will give and give! --Claire Hershberger
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